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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
More than 4 lakh 82 thousand people participated in Ayushman Bharat block level Health Melas on 21st April; 587 blocks organized Health Melas on day four across the country
More than 66,000 ABHA Health IDs created; 18,000 PMJAY Golden Cards issued and 33,000 teleconsultations done
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare  in collaboration with States and Union Territories is celebrating the 4th Anniversary of Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres  under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav from 16th April to 22nd April 2022. The celebrations are being carried out with great enthusiasm and fervour across the country. Union Health minister, Health Minister of States/UTs, MPs, MLAs, senior officials of the Union Health Ministry, Principal Health secretaries/ Health secretaries of States/UTs, senior officials of the State Health department, representatives and local dignitaries are also visiting the AB-HWCs and creating awareness among the public reading the importance of AB-HWCs in providing affordable and accessible Health care.
From 18th-22nd April 2022, Block level Health Melas at more than one lakh AB-HWCs in at least one block in each district of the State/UT are being organised across the country. Each block level Health Mela would be for one day and each block in the State/UT will be covered.
On the fourth day of the Health Mela, more than 4 lakh 82 thousand people participated and around 587 blocks organized Health Melas across the country. Further, more than 66,000 ABHA Health IDs were created and 18,000 PMJAY Golden Cards issued in addition to thousands of screenings being done for Hypertension, diabetes etc.
Record 3 lakh teleconsultations through e-Sanjeevani platform were done in a day at Ayushman Bharat - Health and Wellness Centres  on 16th April 2022. This has been the highest number of teleconsultations ever done at AB-HWCs on a single day, surpassing its earlier record of 1.8 lakh teleconsultations per day. On 21st April 2022, more than 33,000 teleconsultations were done throughout the country.
The state-wise Block Health Mela report as on 21.04.2022 is as under:
Prime Minister's Office
PM addresses Ahimsa Yatra Sampannata Samaroh Karyakram
Praises Terapanth for expanding the tradition of ‘Vasudhaiv Kutumbkam’ and propagating the mantra of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ as an spiritual pledge
“Real self-realization is possible only in the absence of any kind of addiction”
“India’s tendency has never been to do everything through government; here government, society and spiritual authority always had an equal role”
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today addressed the Ahimsa Yatra Sampannata Samaroh Karyakram of Shwetambar Terapanth through a message via video conferencing.
At the outset, the Prime Minister recalled the thousands years old tradition of Indian saints that emphasizes constant movement. He specially noted that the Shwetambar Terapanth has made abdication of lethargy into a spiritual pledge. He complimented Acharya Mahashraman ji for completing 18 thousand kilometre ‘padyatra’ in three countries. The Prime Minister lauded the Acharya for expanding the tradition of ‘Vasudhaiv Kutumbkam’ and propagating the mantra of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ as an spiritual pledge. The Prime Minister also recalled his long association with the Shwetambara Terapanth and remembered his earlier statement that “ये तेरा पंथ है, ये मेरा पंथ है’ – This Terapanth is My path.
The Prime Minister underlined the importance of the ‘padyatra’ that was flagged off from the Red Fort in 2014 and noted the coincidence that he himself started his new journey as Prime Minister of India in the same year and embarked on the journey of public service and public welfare. Shri Modi also praised the theme of the padyatra i.e. harmony,morality and deaddiction. He said real self-realization is possible only in the absence of any kind of addiction. Freedom from addition leads to merging of self with the universe and welfare of all is realized.
The Prime Minister said that today amidst Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the country is calling for duty towards society and the nation transcending the self. The country is moving with the feeling of Saka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas, he said. The Prime Minister emphasized that India’s tendency has never been to do everything through government and here government, society and spiritual authority always had an equal role. Country is reflecting this spirit while walking on the path of duty towards achieving its pledges, he added.
In conclusion, the Prime Minister requested the spiritual leaders to continue taking the efforts and pledges of the country forward.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Men's Bridge Team for winning silver at Asian Games
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, congratulated the Men's Bridge Team for clinching a silver medal at the Asian Games today.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
"Congrats to the Indian Men's Bridge Team for their exceptional performance and clinching the Silver Medal at the Asian Games.
Raju Tolani, Ajay Prabhakar Khare, Sumit Mukherjee, Rajeshwar Tiwari, Jaggy Shivdasani and Sandeep Thakral have shown remarkable brilliance and dedication."
Ministry of Coal
Coal Ministry Releases Task Completion Status of Agenda for 2021-22
The Ministry of Coal has released the task completion status of Agenda for the year 2021-22 which broadly focused on:
1.Coal Sector Reforms
2. Coal Transition and Sustainability
3. Institution Building
4. Futuristic Agenda.
This was a debut Agenda document of the Ministry for 2021-22 which had been brought out as a compilation and provided to all senior officers with the responsibility of steering the four broad focus areas through the year with regular monitoring and appraisals.There were 24 tasks in total, out of which four tasks are being continued in the next year.
The Agenda covered the entire gamut of areas for steering the Coal Sector into new technologies while focussing on the core competence of increasing production targets including moving towards one Billion Ton coal production by 2024.
Coal sector reforms included projects for the financial year 2021-22, Jharia Master Plan, Regulatory Reforms , Coal Beneficiation, Safety in coal mines, Coking coal Strategy, Marketing reforms, Coal Pricing Reforms, Reforms in land acquisition, Solar Power Projects, Coal Despatch & Stocking, Coal Export in Neighbouring Countries and Strategy to boost coal production of mines allocated through auction.
At the same time, Coal Transition and Sustainability covered the areas of social aspects of coal transition, monetization of de-coaled land, use of Artificial Intelligence  in data mining/drones and Sustainability .
Institution building segment of the above Agenda contained reforms in Coal Controller Organisation , Coal Mines Provident Fund Organisation , upgrading Coal testing lab and staffing quality and training issues.
The Futuristic Agenda including Coal to Chemical: Syn Gas, Hydrogen Gas, Liquid fuels, Chemicals and fertilizers, CIL - diversify its business and explore prospects in sunrise industries electric charging pods, EVs etc. Acquisition and mergers of similar or new business after due diligence, media campaign and close monitoring of CSR activities are continued in Agenda for Ministry of Coal’s for FY 22-23.
Task Completion Status of Ministry of Coal’s Agenda 2021-22 is available on the website of Ministry of Coal at the link -
https://coal.nic.in/sites/default/files/2022-05/31-05-2022b-wn.pdf
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Prime Minister's Office
PM interacts with Telangana and Andhra Pradesh CMs
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacted with Telangana Chief Minister, Shri K Chandrashekhar Rao and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Shri Y S Jaganmohan Reddy regarding the situation in Telangana and AP respectively due to heavy rainfall.
"Spoke to Telangana CM KCR Garu and AP CM YS Jagan Garu regarding the situation in Telangana and AP respectively due to heavy rainfall. Assured all possible support and assistance from the Centre in rescue and relief work. My thoughts are with those affected due to the heavy rains", the Prime Minister said,
Special Service and Features
Kala Utsav 2020 at Chennai IIT Kendriya Vidyalaya : Dec.9th & 10th
The Regional Level Kala Utsav 2020 is scheduled for two days on 9th and 10th of December, 2020 at Kendriya Vidyalaya, IIT Chennai. This will be inaugurated by Dr.  M. Rajeswari, Deputy Commissioner, KVS Chennai Region. Shri.T.Brahmanandam, Assistant Commissioner, KVS Chennai Region is the Guest of Honour. They are being honoured by Dr.M.Manicksamy venue Principal.
On this occasion, various competitions like Vocal Music – classical, Vocal Music traditional, Instrumental Music classical, Instrumental Music traditional, Dance classical, Dance folk, Visual Arts , Visual Arts , Indigenous toys and Games are being conducted at the school level and regional level. The participants selected in the Regional Level will be representing the National Level Competitions.
Kala Utsav is an initiative of the Ministry of Human Resource Development  under Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan, to promote arts in education by nurturing and showcasing the artistic talent of school students at the secondary stage in the country.
This is stated in a press release issued by the Principal, Kendriya Vidyalaya, IIT Chennai.
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Ministry of Science & Technology
National Institute of Oceanography Organizes Beach Cleanliness Drive in Commemoration of World Ocean Day
Goa | June 8, 2023
The National Institute of Oceanography , under the Union Ministry of Science and Technology, successfully organized a beach cleanliness drive at Caranzalem Beach in Goa today, as a significant observance of World Ocean Day. This endeavor aimed to emphasize the paramount importance of safeguarding and preserving our oceans and coastal areas.
Dr. Mani Murali, Secretary of the Ocean Society of India, addressed the gathering, extending his felicitations and heartfelt wishes to all the distinguished oceanographers present. He took note of the considerable presence of new and young faces among the participants, signifying a burgeoning interest and dedication towards the noble cause of ocean conservation.
World Oceans Day, officially designated by the United Nations General Assembly on December 5, 2008, as an annual global observance on June 8th, has been consistently celebrated by both the Coastal Studies Institute  and the National Institute of Oceanography . In adherence to this tradition, the research fellows of the NIO forum, and the student council of NIO orchestrated a series of enlightening programs within the premises of NIO to mark the occasion.
In harmony with the World Oceans Day festivities, NIO collaborated with the National Centre for Coastal Research  and the Ocean Society of India  to conduct an extensive beach cleaning program along the Goa coast. In an inspiring display of unity, 17 coastal locations across diverse states of India were identified for similar beach cleaning initiatives, instilling a sense of camaraderie among the participants assembled in Goa.
During the beach cleaning program, meticulous instructions were imparted to the conscientious participants, emphasizing the segregation of waste materials such as plastic, bio-litter, and glass. In a demonstration of civic responsibility, they diligently sorted and collected the waste, which will subsequently be handed over to the City Corporation of Panaji  for proper disposal and recycling.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has paid tributes to the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said :
"Tributes to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Ji on his birth anniversary."
Ministry of Finance
The Department of Public Enterprises  with the support of CPSEs and in association with SCOPE, is organizing a number of events between 6th to 12th June, 2022 under AKAM to commemorate 75 years of Independence
The Department of Public Enterprises  with the support of CPSEs and in association with SCOPE, is organizing a number of events between 6th to 12th June, 2022 under AKAM to commemorate 75 years of Independence.
One of the major events planned is an exhibition on ‘Nation Building and CPSEs’ at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar. The exhibition will showcase contributions of CPSEs towards self-reliant nation. The Hon’ble Finance Minister, GoI and Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat have consented to participate in the inaugural function on 9th June. The exhibition will be open to public from 10th to 12th June.
Alongside the exhibition a CEO-Roundtable for deliberating on ‘Role of CPSEs for a self-reliant India’ will be held. CMD’s of over 30 CPSEs are expected to attend the event on 09th June.
A series of workshops on issues such as CSR with special focus on Aspirational Districts, Annual Appraisal System of CPSEs, Procurement from Micro & Small Enterprises , Government E-Marketplace  are also being organised. The workshops aim to bring together all stakeholders on one platform for experience sharing and strategizing in future course of action.
During the AKAM week, CPSEs are undertaking Pan India ‘Plantation Drive” in which 75,000 saplings will be planted in their offices, townships, production units, etc.
Select CPSEs will inaugurate/initiates activities relating to conversion of their townships into Mini Smart cities for creating an eco-friendly habitat and efficient water management.
A short film on the contribution of CPSEs in Nation building will also be released in 12 languages during the week.
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Effect of Angel Tax on Indian Startup Ecosystem
The Government of India has continuously engaged with all stakeholders to address relevant issues related to the Indian Startup eco-system.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade  issued notification in April 2018 for easing the norms for providing tax exemption to the Startup companies and further amended the notification on 4th February 2019.
As per the notification, an entity is considered as a Startup:
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- Upto a period of seven years from the date of incorporation/registration, if it is incorporated as a private limited company  or registered as a partnership firm  or a limited liability partnership  in India. In the case of Startups in the biotechnology sector, the period shall be upto ten years from the date of its incorporation and registration.
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- Turnover of the entity for any of the financial years since incorporation/ registration has not exceeded Rs. 25 crore
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- Entity is working towards innovation, development or improvement of products or processes or services, or if it is a scalable business model with a high potential of employment generation or wealth creation.
Provided that an entity formed by splitting up or reconstruction of an existing business shall not be considered a ‘Startup’.
A Startup which is recognised by DPIIT is eligible to apply for approval for the shares already issued or proposed to be issued if the following conditions are fulfilled
 aggregate amount of paid up share capital and share premium of the startup after the proposed issue of share, if any, does not exceed ten crore rupees.
 The investor or proposed investor shall have —
 returned income of Rs. 50 lakh or more for the financial year preceding the year of investment or proposed investment; and
 net worth exceeding Rs. 2 crore or the amount of investment made/proposed to be made in the startup, whichever is higher, as on the last date of the financial year preceding the year of investment or proposed investment.
Provided that in case the approval is requested for shares already issued by the Startup, no application shall be made if assessment order has been passed by assessing officer for the relevant financial year.
The application, accompanied by the documents specified therein, shall be transmitted by DPIIT to CBDT with the necessary documents. CBDT within a period of 45 days from the date of receipt of application from DPIIT may grant approval to the Startup or decline to grant such approval.
The Government has not conducted any survey to assess the adverse effects of angel tax on the Indian startup ecosystem.
This information was given by the Minister of State of Commerce and Industry, C. R. Chaudhary, in written replies in the Rajya Sabha yesterday.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Second All India Annual Conference of IIS Officers organized
(The Second All India Annual Conference of Indian Information Service Officers was organized at Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra in New Delhi today. The Conference was organized with a view to attain greater integration of all Media Units under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting in order to further amplify government communication.
The Conference included sessions on Adoption of Integrated and Theme Based Communication Approach; Regional Expansion of Social Media and use of Integrated Dashboard; Adoption of Government Communication Impact Assessment Framework; Roadmap for celebration of 550th Anniversary of Guru Nanak, 150th Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, 75 Years of India's Independence and Golden Jubilee Edition of International Film Festival of India. A Performance Review of Media Units under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting was also conducted during the Conference.
Union Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar conveyed his message to the Delegates of the Conference wherein he highlighted the importance of feedback along with communicating the programmes and policies of government, stating that the IIS Officers are the eyes and ears of the government. He urged them to avoid working in silos and instead adopt a unified approach to communication through working in tandem with officers of sister Media Units of the Ministry. He suggested forging relations with institutions of Mass Communication and utilizing the talent pool available through internship programmes to harness the imagination of youngsters in making government communication more interesting and in tune with the changing demands.
Speaking in the inaugural session, I&B Secretary Shri Amit Khare said that there is a necessity to shift government communication from segregated Ministry-wise approach to a holistic, thematic approach, which is citizen-centric in nature. He stressed on the importance of adoption of participatory communication approach to ensure pro-active involvement of citizens, especially those who are beneficiaries of government schemes. He also said that the IIS Officers need to push for greater adoption of digital outlook in communication, giving the example of exploring the possibility of issuing media releases with short embedded videos instead of press releases.
The Conference was attended by Senior IIS Officers from all across the country, along with officials of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Prasar Bharati and Indian Institute of Mass Communication.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Digi Yatra to be launched at 6 more airports
Digi Yatra facility will be launched at Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Lucknow, Jaipur, and Guwahati airports in the month of August
With this, the number of Digi Yatra-enabled airports will increase to thirteen
By 10th August 2023, 3.46 million passengers have used the Digi Yatra facility
Digi Yatra facility will be launched at 6 more airports namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Lucknow, Jaipur, and Guwahati airports in the month of August 2023. The implementation and installation of Digi Yatra infrastructure at these airports will take place in a phased manner.
Since its launch by Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel Shri Jyotiraditya on December 1, 2022, at three airports, New Delhi, Varanasi, and Bengaluru, Digi Yatra has been implemented at four more airports, Vijayawada, Pune, Hyderabad, and Kolkata increasing the number of Digi Yatra airports to seven. With the addition of the aforementioned six airports, the total number of Digi Yatra-enabled airports will become thirteen.
By August 10, 2023, Digi Yatra has been used by 34,60,454 passengers. By the same date, the Digi Yatra mobile application user base was 1.29 million.
Digi Yatra is a mobile application-based facility conceived to achieve contactless, seamless processing of passengers at airports based on Facial Recognition Technology . It helps travelers pass through various checkpoints at the airports through paperless and contactless processing using facial features to validate their identity and travel details.
In the Digi Yatra process, there is no central storage of passenger's Personally Identifiable Information  data. All the passengers' data is encrypted and stored in the wallet of their smartphone. It is shared only between the passenger and the airport of travel origin, where the passenger's Digi Yatra ID needs to be validated. The data is purged from the airport's system within 24 hours of departure of the flight. The data is shared by passengers directly, only when they travel and only to the origin Airport.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Preparatory phase of Special Campaign 3.0 reviewed
Shri Indevar Pandey, Secretary, Ministry of Women & Child Development, reviewed the preparatory phase of Special Campaign 3.0 with Senior Officers of the Ministry of Women & Child Development and its affiliated offices.
President's Secretariat
President of India to Address the Nation tomorrow on the Eve of 73rd Republic Day
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, will address the nation tomorrow  on the eve of the 73rd Republic Day.
The address will be broadcast from 1900 hrs. on the entire national network of All India Radio  and telecast over all channels of Doordarshan in Hindi followed by the English version. Broadcast of the address in Hindi and English on Doordarshan will be followed by broadcast in regional languages by regional channels of Doordarshan. AIR will broadcast regional language versions from 2130 hrs. onwards on its respective regional networks.